Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Economic Development Corporation approved 4-0-3 Tuesday night an invoice they have not received, and don’t know the amount due. Jamie Parsons gave a presentation to JEDCO on some ‘Preliminary Title Research for a City Survey” he was asked to do by board president Bubba Haggard. TheContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute After two years of deliberations, the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) agreed Tuesday night to enter a Capstone Agreement with Texas A&M University for strategic planning. Against the advice of their attorney, W.F. Palmer, the board agreed to expend up to $41,000 on the project. PalmerContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation decided to only partially commit to funding a new tourism and history attraction, proposed by Bob Thomas for the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau, and indicated other entities and individuals should pay for the project. “Have any of [the otherContinue Reading
Staff Reports JEDCO forgave $35,330 in principal and interest for Queen Wood Products for the year 2020 as per the agreement which has certain employment requirements in exchange for loan forgiveness. Board member Lynn Daughrity asked who approved and verified that Queen Wood Products had complied with the terms ofContinue Reading
Staff Reports JEDCO has a secretary, and an administrative assistant after Monday night’s special meeting. The Board position of Secretary has been an ongoing discussion for almost a month as members could not initially find any member willing to take on the duties of the board position. Raymond Sanders wasContinue Reading
How to fill the secretary position continued to be a topic of discussion for the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation at Monday nights special meeting. The Board ultimately decided to elect the position of Secretary as per their bylaws, but will also consider budgeting to hire a secretary during their newContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation returned to monthly meetings after a two month hiatus due to City elections. Bob Thomas, owner of Delta Street Inn, gave a 20-minute presentation during public comment on the value of a strategic plan and how JEDCO and the City need to take it seriouslyContinue Reading
Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) focused on bringing all the board members up to speed on the proposed Comprehensive Strategic Planning Project and clarification on what kinds of projects the board can fund. “Item 6 is a Review of previous board discussions of the ComprehensiveContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Jefferson City Council remained silent on the COVID-19/Corona Virus issue during Tuesday nights regular meeting, but proceeded with business as usual on the agenda. The meeting largely focused on upcoming elections with Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot requesting Council table the proposed Joint ElectionContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council will discuss the City Administrator position in Executive Session during their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Other Items on the agenda include: PROCLAMATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH PRESENTATION- Gene Keenon to Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department NORTHEAST TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT QUARTERLY REPORT-Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard has resigned his position as of 5 p.m. today, February 20, 2020, according to an email received from Haggard. Haggard’s hand written letter of resignation reads: (See copy below) “Ms. Doris, As Mayor of the City of Jefferson please askContinue Reading